Friday, July 20, 2012

This and That...

I wasn't incredibly productive the week after we got home from NC, but I've done a little of this and that...

That Sunday I got the itch to use some scraps to make some round potholders (I saw them on someone's blog and unfortunately can't remember whose - I have that disease, you know, CRS!)
So I pulled out my Habitat Scraps and made these (but I forgot to use the heat resistant batting, so be careful - Ouch!)...

Then I decided to make a few more Granny Square blocks...

I'm now up to 13...

Eight more to go and I'll have a quilt! By the way, have you seen the Great Granny Square quilt along that Lori Holt of Bee in My Bonnet is hosting? They are super-sized Granny Squares. If I hadn't already started this quilt, I'd definitely play along.

I also received this in the mail...

I was thrilled when I found out I won this pattern from Sinta Renee (of Pink Pincushion blog fame - and co-host of the Year of Schnibbles quilt alongs). Hubby, being a Brit, loved it too! I'm having fun choosing just the right fabrics to make this! Take a look at Sinta's version of this quilt - just fabulous!

It was a pleasure to be a part of this project and to receive such a special thank you was the icing on the cake! It has a special place on the bulletin board in my sewing room. Thanks, Beth!

So, this weekend, I'm making up for the no quilting of last weekend (let's hope this weekend is MUCH quieter!) I'm getting together with some quilting buddies for a day of sewing, eating and shopping tomorrow and I can't wait!!